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 Highlights
The CMPD reported a 25% decrease in violent crime through the first half of 2025 and a 5% drop in property crime. This progress reflects the impact of the department’s data-driven strategies, innovative initiatives and the tireless dedication of its officers in collaboration with the Charlotte community. Overall, crime fell 8% citywide.
“I am incredibly proud of our patrol officers, who are in our neighborhoods daily, engaging with the community, observing suspicious activity and providing our detectives with the crucial information needed to arrest violent offenders,” said Deputy Chief Ryan Butler, who oversees the Investigative Services Group. “The progress we’re making in reducing violent crime comes from strong, ongoing teamwork.”
Overall, the CMPD saw decreases in the following offenses:
- Homicides are down 29%
- Aggravated assaults are down 25%
- Robberies are down 21%
Initiatives
Strategies creating measurable progress in crime reduction include proactive policing, the Street Takeover Task Force, the Stolen Car and Recovery Law Enforcement (SCARLET) team, and the Juvenile Accountability and Diversion Empowerment (JADE) team.
Proactive measures:
- Firearm seizures rose 18%
- Zone checks rose 8%
- Police interactions rose 4%
Street Takeover Task Force officers responded to 25 organized street takeovers, resulting in 7 arrests, 84 citations, 23 vehicle seizures, 6 firearm seizures and 111 warrants issued.
Stolen Car and Recovery Law Enforcement (SCARLET) Team
- Overall, auto thefts decreased 22% so far this year.
JADE team officers made 97 arrests, seized 72 firearms and made 84 visits to the homes of at-risk youth.
- CMPD arrested 16% fewer juveniles than during the first half of 2024.
CMPD Serves
In addition to enforcement-driven results, CMPD recognizes that long-term public safety also depends on trust and collaboration with the community. Five years ago, in response to the 2020 civil rights demonstrations, the department created an innovative program focused on a customer-oriented approach to policing and interactions known as CMPD Serves.
This transformative program resulted in a dramatic reduction in use-of-force incidents, external complaints and officer-involved shootings while fostering stronger relationships.
In 2024 the following was reported (compared to 2023):
- 24% fewer use of force incidents
- 61% fewer external complaints
- 39% fewer internal complaints
- 43% fewer officer-involved shootings
The CMPD’s 2025 Mid-Year Public Safety Report statistics follow national standards set by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) summary statistics. While Charlotte has seen a 5% reduction in overall property crime, specific areas still present challenges. For instance, burglaries increased by 7%, and larcenies from automobiles rose by 3%. To combat these trends, individuals can take simple precautions like locking their vehicles and securing valuables. Businesses can also play a crucial role by integrating their security systems through Connect Charlotte. Residents are also encouraged to join Connect Charlotte by registering their cameras via the program's online portal, strengthening community-wide vigilance.
Info below provides a snapshot of crime through the mid-year of 2025 compared to mid-year of 2024.
- Violent crimes: 2,760 offenses in 2025 compared to 3,688 offenses in 2024.
- Homicides: 42 in 2025 compared to 59 in 2024.
- Aggravated assaults: 2,110 in 2025 compared to 2,825 in 2024.
- Rapes: 81 in 2025 compared to 138 in 2024.
- Armed robberies: 306 in 2025 compared to 412 in 2024.
- Property crimes: 17,524 offenses in 2025 compared to 18,356 in 2024.
- Residential burglaries: 795 in 2025 compared to 869 in 2024.
- Commercial burglaries: 1,557 in 2025 compared to 1,144 in 2024.
- Larcenies from automobiles: 5,062 in 2025 compared to 4,931 in 2024.
- Vehicle thefts: 3,120 in 2025 compared to 4,013 in 2024.
- Arsons: 71 in 2025 compared to 81 in 2024.
Progress Together,
Dimple Ajmera
Charlotte City Council
[email protected]
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